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Epic Code LAB3587 Ethanol Urine Level

Test Name Alias

GCMS Ethanol | GC/MS Ethanol | ETOH | Confirmation | 506

Interface Order Alias

55020

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine

 

Container(s):  Sterile Urine Cup / Plastic screw-top transport tube

Preferred Volume to Collect: 10.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Urine specimen must be collected on site at lab or office. Do not send collection container home with patient.
  • Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 14 days

Refrigerate: 14 days

Frozen: 14 days

Laboratory Retention: 10 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1-3 days.

Reference Range

A urine Ethanol result of  < 20 is a NEGATIVE result (20 mg/dL is the lower reporting limit for this GCHeadSpace confirmation assay).  

 

Values reported ≥ to 20 should be interpreted as POSITIVE.

 

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Gas Chromatography-Head Space-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

CPT

80320, G0480

CDM Code

3018032003

Epic Test ID

1230100661

LOINC

Ethanol Conf: 5645-7

Mayo Access Code

SHO506

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023